GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

Identify the impediments faced by India in boosting its defence exports. Also, discuss the steps taken by the government in this regard.

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025

Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyTrade and Foreign InvestmentIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation

Syllabus: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

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The toppers’ answers

AnanyaAIR 13 · CSE 2025 · 142 wordsTheir whole copy

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India contributes only 1-2% in the total exports. But of its, the defence exports are very miniscule.

Body · points

Impediments

  1. Low R&D expenditure → less innovation (Eg) ≈ 0.6% - 0.7% spent on R&D in India

  2. Lack of skilled workforce (≈ 5% workforce formally skilled)

  3. Red Tapism in clearing orders

  4. Institutional Issues of DRDO

  5. Financial constraints of govt.

  6. Low private participation

  7. Lack of reforms in the sector

Steps

  1. Defence Export Policy of India
  2. Defence Acquisition Procedure for promoting export
  3. Positive Indigenisation list
  4. SRIJAN Portal for boosting export
  5. Defence Expo events → showcasing India's defence capabilities
  6. Increase R&D in defence: ≈ 6% of Defence Budget (as per 2022 budget)

Close · a source

These efforts can promote Indian defence export in long run, Rama Murty committee recommendation can be taken up in this aspect.

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